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October 31, 2017
Halloween 2017: Rising of the Ancient
I originally wrote this over a year ago and thought it might be appropriate to present it again, this been Halloween and all. Remember, on Halloween, not everything is as it seems. Adam and Sarah Hartley cautiously began their descent into the tomb. The illumination from their flashlights revealed the ancient stone steps leading down […]
October 30, 2017
The Goddess Stones
Everyone thought Rich and Francesia were crazy to spend their honeymoon hiking in a remote part of the Andes in Bolivia, but to them it was a thrilling prospect, that is until they got lost. The travel agent in Cochabamba strongly urged them to hire a guide, but the two had hiked some of the most […]
Stones in the Forest
You got me out here to see a pile of cement, Jeremy?” “I tell you there’s something inside the concrete.” “If this is what you brought me out here for…” Fifteen-year-old Jill turned in a huff but her age-mate Jeremy grabbed her arm. Everyone thought they were dating, but they’d been best friends since second grade and they still […]
October 29, 2017
Just Walk Right In
“So, you think we should just walk right in?” “Why not? The invitation seems pretty clear.” “Look, I’m not all that sure about this ‘invitation’ business. After all, we’ve just got this one guy’s word for it. “Yeah, but he worshiped the boss for like twenty-five years. He should know what he’s talking about.” “Okay, […]
Your Pumpkin is an Invitation for Demons
Oy. Here comes Halloween again and tons of controversies seem to be surrounding the event this year. First off, I should mention I don’t celebrate Halloween for the most part. On the evening of October 31st, my wife and I make sure all the doors are locked, we close all of the window shutters, and turn […]
The Halloween Bandits
On Tuesday, October 31st at 11:57 a.m., Batman, the Joker, and Harley Quinn entered Gordon’s Community Bank on the corner of Elm and Broadway. Bank employees had been seeing “the cosplay crowd” filtering in and out all morning long and it was pretty amusing. That is until the Joker handed the teller a note and […]
October 28, 2017
Abandoning the Dead
Reverend Percy finally convinced the Church of England to relocate the Mission to the Solomons, ostensibly to be closer to the population of focus. “Leaving our company now, Reverend?” A familiar voice chuckled from the darkness. “I have no power here to dispel your kind, even in the name of Jesus Christ.” “Your Savior won’t […]
October 27, 2017
The Mauritius Robbery Affair: Gardens of Peace
Chapter Nine: Gardens of Peace December – MI6, London “Glad to see you up and about, Dennis. I hear it was a near one this time.” Ian was sitting in the office of Benjamin Cross, Director of the British Secret Intelligence Service. Although Cross’s name and background were a matter of public record, at the agency he […]
Driving Sophia
“You better have your hair weave strapped on tight.” “Why-should-I?” “Because we are going for a ride, Sophia.” “A-ride-where?” The young limo driver pulled out into traffic “To meet King Salman.” “We-are-going-to-the-Royal-Palace-in-Mecca-” The awkward image of a woman paused briefly to flash her strange smile. “-so-I-can-meet-Salman-bin-Abdulaziz-bin-Abdul-Rahman-bin-Faisal-bin-Turki-bin-Abdullah-bin-Mohammed-bin-Saud. I-am-honored.” “He wants to meet you now that you […]
October 26, 2017
The Vigilante
Jiki Commons was at the top of his career and he was only fourteen years old. Ever since his first hit movie “Imps” which was released in 2011 when he was only eight, he was in high demand. Every film he starred in was a huge success. He was already a multi-millionaire and seemingly his […]
